Robinson Law, PLLC

Manslaughter

Defendant unsuccessfully appealed his conviction of aggravated involuntary manslaughter and a 20-year prison sentence, with the appellate court affirming the original conviction due to sufficient evidence.

Firearm Offense

Federal District Court vacated a guilty conviction in a firearm case, agreeing with the defendant that his sentence was incorrectly calculated and remanding for resentencing.

Drug Possession

Appellate court denied defendant's appeal of a heroin possession conviction, rejecting arguments about unlawful search and retroactive application of a new law.

Strangulation

Defendant unsuccessfully appealed a strangulation conviction, arguing insufficient evidence, but the higher court affirmed the guilty finding based on victim testimony and physical evidence.

Electronic Solicitation of a Minor

Defendant unsuccessfully appealed a guilty conviction for electronic solicitation of a minor, arguing his autism affected his understanding of wrongfulness. The court affirmed the conviction.

Murder

Virginia's high court upheld a murder conviction, ruling that police officers' warrantless entry into the defendant's home was reasonable under the 'emergency aid' exception.